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EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 53 MIN

KISS, Rejection & a Rocker’s Calling: Ryan McKay on Music, Family & Faith | Cross Examined

from Injury Report w/The Gerbers · host Ken and Megan Gerber

This podcast is brought to you by Gerber Injury Law. At Gerber Injury Law, we’ve been fighting for justice in Arizona for over 20 years and have recovered more than $100 million for our clients. If you or a loved one has been injured, we’re here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation, and remember that if we don’t win, you don’t pay!📞 480-504-1300🌐 www.gerberinjurylaw.com📌 Subscribe for more episodes: https://youtube.com/GerberInjuryLawFirm📌 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@GerberInjuryLawFirm📌 Instagram: https://instagram.com/GerberInjuryLaw📌 X: https://x.com/GerberInjuryLaw📌 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/GerberInjuryLawfirmInRyan shares how KISS first lit the fire for rock in his soul, the brutal record-label rejection that changed the direction of his career, and why choosing to write music “for me, not them” led to his best work. He talks about decades of friendship and bands with drummer A.D., life on the road, and what it is really like trying to make a living as a musician without losing your joy. Ryan also opens up about the role of his wife and kids in his journey, how grief and faith show up in his songwriting, and the creative family effort behind his solo albums and vinyl releases. If you love stories about calling, creativity, and perseverance in the arts, this one is for you.

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